Question

question 7 of 15
which of the following individuals is promoting the idea of nationalism?
a. a military leader conquers a foreign territory to force its inhabitants to work as slaves on plantations.
b. a political leader argues that countries should have equal military forces to prevent one from growing too strong.
c. a king agrees to place limits on his own power and allow citizens to elect some of their political leaders.
d. an activist argues that members of his ethnic group should join together and form their own independent state.

Explanation:

Nationalism centers on the idea of a nation (often tied to shared ethnicity, culture, or identity) having self-determination and its own sovereign state. Option D directly reflects this, as the activist promotes a distinct ethnic group forming their own independent nation-state. Option A describes imperialist exploitation, Option B focuses on military balance between nations, and Option C involves limiting royal power for citizen representation, none of which align with core nationalist ideals.

Answer:

D. An activist argues that members of his ethnic group should join together and form their own independent state.